Hello and welcome back to my math blog!
This week we will be looking at Patterning and Geometry.
Patterning:
Marian Small has many interesting points when it comes to patterns. The one that sticks to me is how when the experts discuss and develop patterns, they approach it in a complex mindset. Therefore, when teaching patterns we should be allowing students to use every ounce of their creativity.
There are four types of patterning:
1. Repeating Pattern- the core of the pattern gets repeated in a pattern.
2. Multi-Attribute Pattern- a pattern that is more complex and contains many attributes.
3.Growing and Shrinking Pattern- when a pattern either grows or shrinks in a consistent manner.
4. Recursive Pattern-when the component of a pattern is defined by the previous component.
Maddy's presentation used a mathematic times table to illustrate patterning. This was a fun activity not only to recognize patterns but to also sharpen up our multiplication and division skills.
Geometry:
Making shapes is so much fun! So when we were told to construct a 2D and 3D figure with marshmallows I was extremely happy!
This was a fun way to learn the mathematical terms associated with 2D shapes and 3D figures.
Polygons or 2D shapes are defined by the number of sides it has; example: triangles have 3 sides and squares have 4 sides. 3D figures are defined by terms such as faces, edges, and vertices. This activity made sure we fulfilled certain criteria when constructing a shape or 3D figure! It is important to allow students to explore and learn themselves.
Here are two videos describing 2D shapes and 3D figures:
3D figures:
This week we learned a lot of new things and I am excited to learn more!
Until next time,
Daniel
This week we will be looking at Patterning and Geometry.
Patterning:
Marian Small has many interesting points when it comes to patterns. The one that sticks to me is how when the experts discuss and develop patterns, they approach it in a complex mindset. Therefore, when teaching patterns we should be allowing students to use every ounce of their creativity.
There are four types of patterning:
1. Repeating Pattern- the core of the pattern gets repeated in a pattern.
2. Multi-Attribute Pattern- a pattern that is more complex and contains many attributes.
3.Growing and Shrinking Pattern- when a pattern either grows or shrinks in a consistent manner.
4. Recursive Pattern-when the component of a pattern is defined by the previous component.
Maddy's presentation used a mathematic times table to illustrate patterning. This was a fun activity not only to recognize patterns but to also sharpen up our multiplication and division skills.
Geometry:
Making shapes is so much fun! So when we were told to construct a 2D and 3D figure with marshmallows I was extremely happy!
This was a fun way to learn the mathematical terms associated with 2D shapes and 3D figures.
Polygons or 2D shapes are defined by the number of sides it has; example: triangles have 3 sides and squares have 4 sides. 3D figures are defined by terms such as faces, edges, and vertices. This activity made sure we fulfilled certain criteria when constructing a shape or 3D figure! It is important to allow students to explore and learn themselves.
Here are two videos describing 2D shapes and 3D figures:
3D figures:
This week we learned a lot of new things and I am excited to learn more!
Until next time,
Daniel
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